We have been super busy shopping, that is never hard to do, and doing the things we love, sewing, designing, quilting, embroidering…the list goes on. Trying to make sure that we have enough great Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasonal items in our Etsy shop. So have a look at what the New Items in Our Etsy Store are.

My husband and I love to visit garage sales, antique stores and the occasional auction. We love to renew, brighten and /or remake the old things that we find. Several years ago we, on a whim, attended a small local auction. There wasn’t a large crowd and that made it fun and easy to see and buy several items inexpensively. We purchased 4 old chairs for $20. This summer we decided to

It is amazing what can happen when you put simple items together. This Shabby Shelf was made from an antique frame and scraps of wood. Some new and some from the garage.

It was time! The half bath on the main floor needed a new look. Well that being true, the real story is that the toilet tank seal started leaking and John said “I have to take off the tank to repair it. It would be a really good time to paint the bathroom. So I jumped at the chance to change.

It’s new look was inspired by the antique window that I had, that had been leaning against the wall for a couple of years. What a great towel rack. I add a couple of antique looking nobs, thank you Hobby Lobby, for towel hooks and thus it began. We took out a small cabinet above the toilet and this Shabby Shelf is what went in its place.

Last December we went to a outdoor holiday market and saw these wonderful outdoor arrangements made from all sorts of greenery. As we continued to walk the market, John said, ” we could make one from all the trees and scrubs we have in our yard and it wouldn’t cost hardly anything.” When we got home we decided what to use and got started.